The shaving thread

[Chankgeez]

That does look like a pretty nice website.

That first aftershave looks great too. If you try it, syl, please, let us know what you think.

[sylnau]

Since this is the grooming section... are you using some fancy face wash and moisturizer, sunscreen, etc?

Me I just wash my face with Spectro, no moisturizer, no sunscreen.

[Chankgeez]

In the shower, I use this:



or occasionally peppermint Dr. Bronner's.

[Sparrow]

In the shower, I use this:



or occasionally peppermint Dr. Bronner's.

hey Chankgeez .. what are the Benefits of that stuff? how effective is it?

[Chankgeez]

The Leap?

It's a pretty good quality soap and I think it smells nice. It gets me clean.

One of the ingredients is shea butter. So, there's the moisturizing element too.

[Sparrow]

thanks. yeah .. i'm always looking for simple stuff. stuff that doesn't irritate.
i want to find good stuff that moisturizes without noticing it. natural ingredients.

[Chankgeez]

You're welcome. Yeah, I'd say it's mild. It's definitely simple, not a lot of ingredients. Pretty much just the essentials.

In the past, I've used seaweed soaps. Those can be irritating, the seaweed scrubs the skin right off.

[sylnau]

For me The Soap Works.

http://puresoapworks.com/


or

[Chankgeez]

Can't remember if I've tried the Weleda shave cream, but I love Weleda products in general.

I'm gonna pick up some aftershave too. Think I might try this:

So, I tried this Jack Black aftershave for the first time today. Not sure I like it. When applied, it feels too greasy for me. Can't tell yet how effective it is yet (I didn't shave that closely today). I'll have to give it a few more tries before I really pass judgement.

I may have to pick up some of the Weleda aftershave if this doesn't work out. Maybe I should've done that in the first place?

[sylnau]

I love Weleda shave cream, but I hate Weleda aftershave... it smell bad and it is kind of liquide.

[Chankgeez]

Thanks, Syl.

Yeah, the Weleda aftershave has alcohol in it too. Which is probably why I didn't pick it up in the first place. Rather not have alcohol in it.

So, anybody else have any aftershave recommendations?

[Chankgeez]

Tried the Jack Black aftershave for the second time today. Used a little less. Better results, skin absorbed it more easily (TWSS) and it therefore felt less greasy. Still unsure if I really like it. ( Cliffhanger, I know. )

[sylnau]

I need a new cream and aftershave... might try those (seems inetresting):

Cream:
http://www.fendrihan.com/billy-jealousy ... ath=116_10

Aftershave:
http://www.fendrihan.com/edwin-jagger-m ... Path=116_5

Any thoughs?

[Chankgeez]

Those seem relatively expensive (for me), syl.

That being said, it's important to find grooming products you really love no matter the price.

I think I'd be more inclined to try the aftershave than the shave cream.

I don't really like non-foaming shaving cream. I've found they're too slick. They feel weirdo on your face.

[sylnau]

You maybe right about that cream... I like the weleda a lot, but the size of the bottle is very small and it's quite expensive.
I hated the Earthscience cream because on that oily slick texture.

Chank, what shave cream are you using?